On Saturday, January 11 at 8:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are slated to take on the Washington Capitals at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this matchup, keep reading.

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Predators vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (6 goals) 17 times this season.
• A total of 24 of Washington’s games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.1 less than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.44) and Capitals (3.62).
• These two teams concede a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -123

• The Predators have won 43.5% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (10-13).
• Nashville is 8-12 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter (40.0% win percentage).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 55.2% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +103

• In 20 games as the moneyline underdog, Washington has secured the upset 13 times.
• When the Capitals’ moneyline odds are +103 or longer, they have won 12 games in 19 opportunities.
• Washington’s implied probability to win this matchup is 49.3% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with 34 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 7.4%.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• On 112 shots (for eight goals) and 19 assists, Roman Josi has created 27 points this season.
• In the 32 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 25th in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is an important part of the offense for Washington, with 45 points this season. He has recorded 12 goals and 33 assists in 42 games.
• Aliaksei Protas is a key contributor for Washington, with 36 total points this season. He has netted 18 goals and provided 18 assists in 42 games.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has seven goals and 26 assists for Nashville.
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 17-2-3 on the season, giving up 52 goals (2.4 goals against average) and compiling 571 saves with a .917 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).

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Nashville vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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